Volvo V70 1997 vs Citroen Xantia 1995
| Gearbox: | Manual | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 2.5 Diesel | 1.8 Petrol | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 140 HP | 103 HP | |
| Torque: | 290 NM | 153 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 10.2 seconds | 13.3 seconds | |
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Volvo V70 is more dynamic to drive. Volvo V70 engine produces 37 HP more power than Citroen Xantia, whereas torque is 137 NM more than Citroen Xantia. Thanks to more power Volvo V70 reaches 100 km/h speed 3.1 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.6 | 7.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.5 l/100km | 8.4 l/100km | |
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The Volvo V70 is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification Volvo V70 consumes 1.2 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia, which means that by driving the Volvo V70 over 15,000 km in a year you can save 180 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, Volvo V70 consumes 1.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Citroen Xantia. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres | 65 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1060 km in combined cycle | 830 km in combined cycle | |
| 1070 km with real consumption | 770 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo V70 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.72 m | 4.66 m | |
| Width: | 1.76 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.41 m | 1.42 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Volvo V70 is 6 cm longer than the Citroen Xantia, width is practically the same , while the height of Volvo V70 is 1 cm lower. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 420 litres | no data | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1580 litres | no data | |
| Turning diameter: | 10.2 meters | 11.4 meters | |
| The turning circle of the Volvo V70 is 1.2 metres less than that of the Citroen Xantia, which means Volvo V70 can be easier to manoeuvre in tight streets and parking spaces. | |||
| Gross weight (kg): | no data | 1`200 | |
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | high | |
| Citroen Xantia has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Volvo V70 has serious deffects in 30 percent more cases than Citroen Xantia, so Citroen Xantia quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 1200 | 600 | |
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